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caddy

 

[ ˈkædi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports equipment

A caddy is a person who carries a player's clubs and provides assistance during a game of golf. They often offer advice on club selection and course strategy, enhancing the player's experience. The role of a caddy can be both physically demanding and strategically significant, as they help golfers navigate the course effectively. In some cases, caddies can earn a percentage of a player's winnings, making it a potentially lucrative job for those who excel in the role.

Synonyms

assistant, bag carrier, golf caddy

Examples of usage

  • The caddy carried the golfer's bags up the hill.
  • She had a very experienced caddy who helped her improve her game.
  • The tournament rules required each player to have a caddy.
Context #2 | Noun

container

A caddy can also refer to a small container or holder used to organize and store objects. This term is commonly associated with items like a spice caddy or a tool caddy, where the design facilitates easy access and transport of the contents. Caddies can be found in various shapes and sizes, tailored to specific needs and functional purposes.

Synonyms

container, holder, organizer

Examples of usage

  • She stored all her spices in a neat caddy.
  • The tool caddy made it easy to carry all the essentials to the job site.

Translations

Translations of the word "caddy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caddy

🇮🇳 कैडी

🇩🇪 Caddy

🇮🇩 caddy

🇺🇦 кеді

🇵🇱 caddy

🇯🇵 キャディ

🇫🇷 caddy

🇪🇸 caddy

🇹🇷 caddy

🇰🇷 캐디

🇸🇦 كادي

🇨🇿 caddy

🇸🇰 caddy

🇨🇳 球童

🇸🇮 caddy

🇮🇸 caddy

🇰🇿 кэди

🇬🇪 კედი

🇦🇿 kədi

🇲🇽 caddy

Word origin

The term 'caddy' in the context of golf comes from the French word 'cadet', meaning 'younger son' or 'small boy'. This was used to describe young boys who carried clubs for players during the early days of the sport in the 17th century. As the game evolved, so did the role of the caddy, who became essential to a player's performance on the course. In addition to golf, the word also evolved to describe small holders for various items, stemming from its original use in organizing and carrying necessary equipment. The dual meaning reflects the practical nature of the word and its applications in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,286 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.